Buying a home in Serbia is set to become easier: the authorities are bringing order to the property market, where the same property is often advertised in several listings simultaneously, with different prices, floor areas and specifications given. To verify this information, the Serbian authorities are creating a centralised database, which is due to go live in spring 2027.
The People’s Bank of China has been increasing its gold reserves for two years running. In October, it purchased a further 25.8 tonnes of gold, even though prices for the precious metal fell by almost 7 per cent over the month and dropped below $4,000 per ounce for the first time in a long while.
What role will cities play following the implementation of local government reform, and what resources will they have at their disposal to fulfil this role? These were among the issues discussed by representatives of the central government and the mayors who are members of the Network of Cities and Municipalities of the Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM).
From 8 to 10 November, Marta Kos, the European Commissioner for Enlargement, will visit Moldova to discuss with the country’s leadership issues relating to EU accession and the development of regional cooperation in the field of digital connectivity.
The official reserve assets of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) reached a new all-time high, standing at €5,652.94 million as at 30 October 2026. The main driver of this rapid growth was the receipt of a substantial financial tranche from the European Commission as part of the Economic Growth Plan for Moldova.
The Ministry of Energy has held the first round of public consultations on the draft law amending Law No. 164/2025 on electricity. The draft aims to finalise and refine the regulatory framework for the implementation of European reforms in the electricity market and to clarify certain aspects necessary for the application of the adopted legislation.
The Northern Regions Development Days have kicked off for the 12th time in Moldova’s northern capital. The event was marked by the grand opening of the restored Bodescu House, an architectural monument of national importance. The restoration work included the reconstruction of the roof, the replacement of windows and doors, the restoration of the façade, the refurbishment of the interior and the modernisation of the building services. The work was carried out in accordance with the requirements for the protection of historic monuments, helping to preserve the building’s architectural value and enhance its value to society.
Ion Ceban, the Mayor of Chișinău, today reported to the residents of the capital on how the local administration is fulfilling the commitments it undertook upon taking office.
In Moldova, the list of authorisation documents has been streamlined by law. From 5 December this year, amendments to the current regulatory framework will come into force.
The Ministry of Energy is preparing a nationwide initiative to carry out an inventory and assessment of existing storage facilities across the country. This will be done with a view to strengthening the security of petroleum products supplies and ensuring the necessary infrastructure for the creation of emergency reserves.
